North Downs
Way - National Trail Guideby: Neil Curtis and Jim Walker
The North Downs Way National Trail starts at Farnham and ends at Dover, on the coast. You can walk along this trail following chalk ridges, river valleys and sections of the Pilgrims' Way. At the eastern end you can either walk via Canterbury (208 km) or follow the southern route (197 km). This is the complete official guide for the long distance walker or the weekend stroller.
The route is split into sections, each with a OS 1:25 000 map section marked with points of special interest. Circular routes off the Trail for shorter walks are also included. The route information is illustrated with photographs and supported with background information on local history, wildlife, archaeology, geology and land use. Information about public transport and villages with facilities for walkers is also included.
ISBN 1-85410-674-0
South Downs
Way
by: Paul Millmore
The South Downs Way is a 159km National Trail over the undulating countryside between Eastbourne and Winchester. You can walk or ride along this scenic route across the open expanse of the Sussex Downs, following the Countryside Agency's acorn waymarks.
This is the complete official guide for the long distance walker or the week-end stroller and contains all the information you need. The route is split into convenient sections, each with Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps marked with points of special interest. Also included are instructions for circular routes off the Trail for shorter walks, enabling the walker to explore the local area. There is comprehensive route information on each section with colour photographs and notes on nearby features. To make the journey even more interesting there is background information on local history, wildlife, archaeology, geology, industry and land use. Practical information includes details of public transport, villages on or near the route with facilities for walkers, useful organisations and accommodation including camping sites.
ISBN 1-85410-769-0
The Three
Castles Path
by: David Bounds
The Three Castles Path is a long distance route from Windsor to Winchester, providing 60 miles of easy walking through peaceful historic and beautiful countryside. The idea for this route was inspired by the well documented 13th century journeys of King John between Windsor Castle and Winchester, via the castle he built near Odiham. A straight line drawn on the map joins these three historic places, with Odiham exactly half way. Today the route still passes through a variety of attractive scenery; parkland and forest, over heaths and downland, beside quiet streams and through picturesque villages.
This practical guide is well researched with clear and accurate maps, detailed route descriptions and historical notes. The route is broken down into 15 stages and, in addition, there are 6 short circular rambles also fully described. The guide is one of the 'Rambling for Pleasure' series published by the East Berkshire Ramblers' Association Group. All these guides produced to very high standards with clear accurate route descriptions, excellent quality coloured mapping and a full colour illustrations.
ISBN 1-87425-808-2
The Sussex Border Path
by: John Allen
This is the only guide to one of the best long-distance walks in England; the Sussex Border Path. Following the inland borders of the county from Thorney Island in West Sussex to Rye in East Sussex, it runs through 160 miles of unspoilt countryside with constantly changing views, charming villages and small friendly pubs offering good food and beer.
The guide allows you to tackle the route either as a series of one day walks (with its series of 26 self-contained route plans) or as a continuous expedition. Details of pubs, cafes, shops and places of interest are included, plus information about maps, accommodation, camping and travel.
John Allen is a freelance writer and photographer who lives in Surrey, just across the border from his favourite long-distance footpath. Aeneas Mackintosh and Ben Perkins, creators of the Sussex border Path state "We are delighted to welcome this new guide to the Sussex Border Path as the official definitive description of the route."
ISBN 1-85058-677-2